Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: How Brands Are Communicating with Consumers During the Outbreak Coresight Research March 2, 2020 Reasons to ReadChina and its citizens are going to great lengths to avoid exposure to and to contain the coronavirus. Most are avoiding public places—and in some locations governments have imposed quarantines that further restrict movement. This has hit purveyors of discretionary products hard. Many are responding with creative techniques to reach and keep consumers engaged. This report looks at what Western and local brands are doing, such as: Offering services online, such as exercise classes. Donating money or products—then publicizing the donation. Leveraging KOLs and other spokespeople. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Consumer and Retail Outlook—Holiday 2025 and Beyond: Premium Subscriber Call, September 2025August 2025 US Retail Sales: Growth Normalizes as July’s Promotional Boost FadesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 40: Toys“R”Us Continues To Expand